The night from Friday to Saturday was the coldest of the winter so far. The thermometer fell to -31.1 degrees in La Brévine (NE) and -25 degrees in Andermatt (UR). Frost was also present in the plains, although moderate, according to the meteorological service Meteonews. In Bischofszell (TG), we reached almost -10 degrees. The Engadine was also chilled: -20.2 in Samedan.
This Saturday afternoon, a warm front, approaching from the southwest, will bring precipitation accompanied by a strong mild spell, indicates MeteoSwiss.
Meteosuisse, however, warns of the icy weather that is coming due to the mild weather. For the night from Saturday to Sunday, a significant risk (level 3) of slippery roads is announced for the central and eastern Plateau as well as in the north of the country. Freezing rain will occur in places, while foehn will be reported in the Alps on Sunday.
On Sunday, the mercury will rise to 11 degrees during the day in Delémont and 12 in Geneva, while it will reach 3 degrees on Saturday night in La Brévine, or 34 degrees more than last night.